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#Life Hacks

Life is hard enough without being aware of these simple life hacks. Read on.

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Life Hack: Why you should declutter your home before Christmas — here's how to go about it
Reducing clutter can help to reduce stress and improve focus, mood, and sleep

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Woman scraping leftover food from plate into trash bin in kitchen
Life Hack: Four easy ways to reduce food waste and save hundreds of meals each year
If just 10 households reduced their food waste by 25%, it could save around 650 meals each year.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

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Life Hack: Tumble drying guidelines — and undoing a shrinkage disaster
A symbol you should certainly look out for on your clothes labels is a square box with a circle inside it and two lines crossing over it in an X shape. This means that under no circumstances should it ever be placed in a tumble dryer

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

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Life Hack: Everything you need to know about carving a pumpkin at Halloween
How to carve the perfect pumpkin and the common mistakes to avoid

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

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Life Hack: How to DIY some of this year's most popular Halloween costumes
Easy options for last-minute spooky looks

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

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Life Hack: How to repurpose those Halloween pumpkins — feed them to the dog
It is actually considered a doggy ‘superfood’ 

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

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Life Hack: Can cat litter help to reduce condensation in your bathroom this autumn?
Here are eight ways to prevent condensation in your bathroom.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

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Life Hack: How to stop mice from eating bird food — and the foods to add to repel rodents
If you want to continue caring for birds but wish to prevent rodents from gathering for the leftovers, there are a few things you can do to deter them.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

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Life Hack: What is biohacking and can it help your child eat healthier at school?
Plus top afternoon snack superfoods to fuel children's brains and bodies

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

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Life Hack: How to clean a black shower and the cleaning mistakes that could damage it
Expert tips and simple swaps to keep your shower looking flawless

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

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Life Hack: Cruelty-free ways to keep spiders out of your home this autumn
Here are some of my go-to methods to keep my home spider-free in autumn and winter.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Life Hack: Five things newly engaged couples should do, according to an expert
Life Hack: Five things newly engaged couples should do, according to an expert
About to plan a wedding? Here's what you need to prioritise first

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Dust and dirt trapped by the clothes dryer filter.
Life Hack: How to deep clean your tumble dryer
Save money, prevent odours and keep your appliance running efficiently

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Curls feeling frazzled? 6 ways to repair summer hair damage
Life Hack: Summer hair habits that could be causing hidden damage
Common activities we all partake in while away like sunbathing and swimming can leave their mark on your tresses and cause hidden damage in your hair.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

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Life Hack: What to do if you get covid in 2025 — testing, isolating and more
What are the guidelines now?

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

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Life Hack: What is habit stacking, and how can it help with household chores and more?
Habit stacking is an increasingly popular productivity method

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Disco Ball Outdoors
Life Hack: Can a disco ball really keep flies at bay this summer?
Jazz up your space with this trendy solution to your fly woes

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

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Life Hack: How to treat sunburn and help it heal as fast as possible
Spent too long enjoying the recent sunshine before reapplying SPF? Here are some tips to help you heal quickly

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Life Hack: How to make an iced matcha latte at home, including strawberry puree
Life Hack: How to make an iced matcha latte at home, including strawberry puree
Save some money with this homemade alternative to summer's hottest cold drink

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Peanut butter
Life Hack: Cupboard foods to move to the fridge when it gets hot
Brush up on food safety for hot weather to avoid any unpleasant aftertastes

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

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Life Hack: The signs of some common scams you should know about
How to avoid falling for scams — and what to do if you or someone you know are affected by them

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

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Life Hack: How to avoid injuring yourself while doing DIY jobs at home
Don't cost yourself more in the long-term

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

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Life Hack: How to deep clean a bathtub for a sparkling soak
Don't forget the drains and any accessories scattered around the tub

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

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Life Hack: Nine expert-approved tips to keep your feet safe this summer
From unsupportive flip-flops to ingrown toenails, here's some advice on how to keep your feet looking and feeling good this summer

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Using Coffee as Compost
Life Hack: How to use coffee grounds in gardening, household cleaning and more
Make your cup of coffee go further with these green tips and trick

Mon, 19 May, 2025

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Life Hack: How to recycle your beauty empties and earn free replacements at the same time
Look good while saving the environment with these schemes

Mon, 12 May, 2025

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Life Hack: How to wash a duvet and how often you should do it
Duvets don't need to be washed as frequently as your other bedding items, but they do need to be washed

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

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Life Hack: How to clean your outdoor cushions just in time for summer
From bird poo to mildue, here’s how to get your outdoor cushions summer-ready

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Little preschool girl at airport terminal. Happy child going on vacations by airplane. Smiling kid with passport and bag.
Life Hack: How to apply for or renew a passport, including for a child
What you need to know before you book that holiday abroad

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

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Life Hack: How to separate laundry properly and what colours can be washed together?
From what those symbols on clothes tags mean to the basics when it comes to separating your laundry, here's what you need to know

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

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Life Hack: How to remove algae from patio slabs and concrete ahead of the longer evenings
Tips on removing algae and preventing its growth in your outdoor areas

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

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Life Hack: How to unblock a toilet even if you don't own a plunger
What to do when your toilet won't drain

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

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Life Hack: Expert advice to get the best night's sleep possible
Did you know your sleep affects your gut health too?

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

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Life Hack: How to prevent overloading sockets and the warning signs you need to know
Faulty electrics, including overloaded sockets, could cause a fire. Here's what you need to know

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

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Life Hacks: Top tips to spare the blushes around fashion faux-pas
"I thought I’d share some useful things that have saved me from fashion faux pas over the years and some items I keep in my handbag for emergencies."

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Cleaning air fryer using sponge.
Life Hack: Five mistakes to avoid when cleaning your air fryer
Air fryers have become a staple in many of our kitchens — here are some common (and dangerous) mistakes you might be making when cleaning one

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Ready for clening teeth
Life Hack: How to brush your teeth correctly and the mistakes to avoid
Are you looking after your dental health?

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

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Life Hack: What are dryer balls and how can I use them in my laundry?
"Anything this easy feels like it shouldn’t work, but some hacks are well worth trying. One great example is adding dryer balls to your tumble dryer."

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

Green Velvet Sofa With Cushion At Home
Life Hack: How to clean a velvet sofa without ruining the fabric
Ensure your sofa remains a statement piece in your home, and not an eyesore

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

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Life Hack: These are the five worst places to store your broadband router
Plus some tips on getting the best signal possible

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

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Life Hack: How to get a Dancing with the Stars glow with your false tan at home
Just because we buy a lot of fake tan does not mean we are pros at applying it - as plenty a streaky leg and crusty-looking elbow can attest

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Keep your windows clean and the light shine in
Life Hack: The best window cleaning hacks for a streak-free shine
Don't let all that elbow grease go to waste: here's how to avoid streaks when you're cleaning your windows

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Burning candle near a switched off light bulb in complete darkness.
Life Hack: What to do during a power cut and how to prepare for one in advance
Here are some helpful tips for getting through any power cut

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

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Life Hack: How to spot a fake, AI-generated image
Brad Pitt, Daniel O’Donnell, and other well-known celebrities have been used in AI imagery lately

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

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